Protests Erupt in Milwaukee After Police Shooting

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Protests and riots are pictured in Milwaukee after an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 13, 2016. (Credit: WITI)

Protests Erupt in Milwaukee After Police Shooting

Protests and riots are pictured in Milwaukee after an officer-involved shooting on Aug. 13, 2016. (Credit: WITI)

Angry crowds took to the streets in Milwaukee on Saturday night, hours after a police officer fatally shot an armed man during a foot chase, authorities said. The incident started in the afternoon when two officers stopped two people in a car, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Shortly after, both occupants fled from the car on foot and officers pursued them, police said. During the chase, one officer shot a 23-year-old suspect, who died at the scene, police said.